(Please note that all six of these programs are at the graduate level)

Master of Divinity

Master of Divinity (Special) *please see note further down

Master of Divinity (Pioneer Ministries Track)

Master of Theological Studies

Master of Theological Studies at a Distance

Master of Theological Studies in Urban & International Development

Diploma in Christian Studies

Certificate in Anglican Studies

*if you indicated above that you are applying to the Master of Divinity (Special) program, you must have the equivalent of one year of undergraduate studies with a "B" average, and the sponsorship of a bishop of the Anglican Communion. A written endorsement must be submitted by the Bishop or diocesan representative, addressed to Wycliffe's Basic Degree Director.

Proposed Status in this program:

Full-time (4 to 6 courses per semester)

Part-time (1 to 3 courses per semester)

Do you intend to begin with online courses?

Yes

No

Personal Information

Mr.

Ms.

Mrs.

Miss

Dr.

Rev.

Other:

First Name:

Middle Name:

Surname:

Gender:

Male

Female

Date of Birth (yy/mm/dd):

/ /

Marital Status:

Single

Married

Widow/Widower

Divorced

Separated

Other

Mother Tongue:

English

French

Other:

Citizenship:

Canadian citizen

Landed immigrant

Student Visa

Other Visa

If you are not a Canadian citizen,
on what date did you enter the country?

Country of citizenship:

U of T Id #if applicable

Present Address

Street:

City:

Province:

Postal Code:

Country:

Home Phone Number:

Work Phone Number:

Home Email:

Work Email:

Proposed date of entrance:

Church Information

Denominational Affiliation:

(Be specific, eg. Not 'Anglican' but 'Anglican Church of Canada', not 'Baptist' but 'BCOQ'):

Current Church:

Current Church Denomination:

Current Church City:

Current Rector:

Have you been baptized?

Yes

No

Have you been confirmed?

Yes

No

Are you seeking ordination?

Yes

No

I am already ordained

Undecided

Are you a postulant of an Anglican diocese?

No

Yes, I am a member of

Have you met with ACPO or another denominational interview board?

Yes

No

(Although you are not obligated to do so, you may mail us a copy of their evaluation.)

If you are not seeking ordination, what is your vocational goal once you complete your degree?

Academic History

I have previously attended the following universities:

Institution

Degree SoughtAnd/OrEarned

LengthofProgramme(yrs)

HighestAcademicYearAttended

Attended

Conferred

From

To

Have you previously applied to TST or U of T?

Yes

No

Employment History, Languages & Interests

Employment History:

Employer

Position

Dates

Is English your native language?

Yes

No, it is:

Please note: if your native lanaguage is not English and you do not have a degree from an accedited university where English is the language of instruction, you must take the TOEFL. A minimum TOEFL score of 580 is required in order to be considered for admission to Wycliffe.

Full-time students (and in some cases, part-time students) are eligible to apply for bursary assistance from Wycliffe College.

Do you require a bursary application form?

Yes

No

To what extent can you finance your theological studies?

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Stackhouse Scholarships are available to theological students who are studying in the ordination stream and are endorsed by a diocese of the Anglican Church. To qualify, the student must complete the bursary application form and must also be receiving significant financial support from the diocese and/or parish. Provided that at least a "B" average is maintained, the $4,000 scholarship will be paid each year of the three year program.

Do you plan to apply for a single residence room at Wycliffe?

Yes

No

Do you wish to be considered for family student housing at Wycliffe?

Yes

No

Do you recognize and respect that Wycliffe has a distinctive ethos expressed in the Six principles and the statement of moral vision? [ link ]

Yes

No

How did you find out about Wycliffe College?

Advertisement

Alumni

Church

College Representative

Centre for Lay Education

Friend/Family

Poster/Brochure

Website

Other:

Extended Questions

Please answer the following six questions. Answers need not be a specific length, but usually range from about 200-500 words each.

1. What experiences have you had in Christian service? In what ways, if any have they helped you grow in your faith and sense of vocation?

2. What strengths do you believe you have?

3. Of what personal weaknesses are you aware?

4. What have been your most important formative experiences and relationships in your Christian life?

6. The basic degree program involves rigorous academic training, direction in personal and spiritual growth, regular chapel worship, participation in and contribution to the Wycliffe community, and - for Master of Divinity students - supervised pastoral experience. Please indicate why you feel you are ready for this program.

Reference Information

Please provide the names of three people well acquainted with you,
who have agreed to provide letters of reference for you.
One referee should be a member of the clergy, and another
should be able to comment on your academic ability. If
you are not well acquainted with any of your former
university professors, please attempt to choose someone
who has taught you in some capacity.

Reference 1 (Clergy)

Mr.

Ms.

Mrs.

Miss

Dr.

Rev.

Other:

First Name:

Last Name:

Street:

City:

Province:

Country:

Postal Code:

Home Telephone:

Work Telephone:

Email:

Relationship to you:

Reference 2 (Academic)

Mr.

Ms.

Mrs.

Miss

Dr.

Rev.

Other:

First Name:

Last Name:

Street:

City:

Province:

Country:

Postal Code:

Home Telephone:

Work Telephone:

Email:

Relationship to you:

Reference 3 (Other)

Mr.

Ms.

Mrs.

Miss

Dr.

Rev.

Other:

First Name:

Last Name:

Street:

City:

Province:

Country:

Postal Code:

Home Telephone:

Work Telephone:

Email:

Relationship to you:

A cover letter and standard form will be sent by The Admissions Office directly to each of these three people.
Reference can also be completed through email, should your references have online access.
Within two weeks of submitting your application to Wycliffe College, please contact each reference to ensure that the request has been received and will be returned shortly.

Application Fee:

A non-refundable application fee of CDN $50 made payable to Wycliffe College must be sent to Wycliffe College within a week of submitting this application. This fee cannot be waived.

Photograph:

While you are not required to do so, you may include a recent photograph with your application fee.

Official Transcripts:

Original, official transcripts of all university work to date must be sent directly from the institution(s) where you studied to: The Admissions Office, Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1H7 CANADA. Transcripts issued to the student will not be accepted.

TOEFL:

An official transcript with your results must be mailed directly to The Admissions Office at Wycliffe.

Interview:

The final stage of the application process for Master of Divinity applicants is an interview. Local applicants will be interviewed at Wyclife College by The Admissions Committee. Alternative arrangements for an interview will be made for applicants living at a distance from the College.

Deadlines:

May 1st is the basic degree application deadline for September admission, with early application recommended (particularly for
the Master of Divinity program). Full-time applicants are encouraged to apply for September entry. October 1st is the basic
degree application deadline for January admission, again with early application recommended. Letters of reference and university
transcripts may arrive up to one month following the above deadlines. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the supporting
documentation is received on time. Basic Degree Students are accepted to begin in both September and January terms. The application
deadline for Basic Degree programs is May 1st, but late applications are considered and will be processed as space and time permits.

Offer of Admission:

Wycliffe College's admissions process works on a rolling-basis. This allows an applicant to submit his/her application form at any time. If the applicant meets the school's standards, an offer of admission is made immediately if there is still space available. Master of Divinity applicants must be interviewed prior to a decision concerning an offer of admission.
Please send your completed application form to: The Admissions Office, Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1H7 CANADA. Faxed application forms will not be accepted.

Confidentiality:

Data on the enclosed Student Information Form are inventoried in the University computer and must be considered public. Transcripts and academic records may be shared with the academic authorities of the University of Toronto and the Toronto School of Theology. The self-evaluation is considered confidential, and is available only to College officials. No College documentation pertaining to an applicant or student is shared with denominational officials without the written permission of the aplicant or student.

Declaration:

I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is complete and accurate, and I understand that any misrepresentation may be cause for denial or revocation of admission. I also hereby declare that, if I am accepted into Wycliffe College, and so long as I remain enrolled, I shall honour all such regulations as shall from time to time be in force.

By checking this box, I understand that the names entered below are accepted in lieu of written signatures.